Restaurant
Heartattack and Vine
329 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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329 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
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Heartattack and Vine cuts through Lygon Street noise with effortless Italian cool—morning espresso, crusty porchetta ciabatta, and low-lit Venetian cicchetti after dark. Locals head straight for the bread. Slow-cooked pork arrives tucked into crackling ciabatta with chimichurri and crisp slaw, alongside morning egg-and-bacon rolls built on the same crusty bake. Come dusk, the room shifts gears. Counter stools fill quickly for glasses of Grenache, draft soda, and bar plates of burrata or warm meatballs. Service moves at an unhurried clip, letting you settle in over a Buena Cappuccina while the sidewalk hums outside.
- Porchetta ciabatta: Slow-cooked roast pork packed into crusty ciabatta with crackling and slaw, plus a dedicated gluten-free option.
- Venetian cicchetti: Evenings center on small plates like burrata and meatballs paired with curated wines and cocktails.
- All-day transition: Starts the morning with flat whites and breakfast rolls before transitioning smoothly to late-night drinks.
What's On at Heartattack and Vine
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Heartattack and Vine Fits Your Day and Night
From daytime porchetta ciabatta rolls to evening Venetian cicchetti and wine, discover what makes Heartattack and Vine a Carlton staple.
Signature Slow-Cooked Porchetta Ciabatta
House-made crusty ciabatta bread filled with generous, expertly prepared slow-cooked roast pork and crackling.
The porchetta rolls are to die for. Great little cafe/bar with good coffee and cocktails.
Allen Foo Dietary-Friendly Signature Rolls
Inclusive menu adaptations ensure guests with dietary needs can enjoy the acclaimed signature sandwich alongside tap soda.
The gluten free Porchetta Roll? One word, all caps, with a full stop: ICONIC.
Elise Pascoe Venetian Cicchetti and Paired Wines
Authentic Venetian-style small plates provide bite-sized variety to accompany curated wines without needing a full-course commitment.
What a beautiful place to have a glass of wine while munching on their cicchetti’s.
Jacob Mann Day-to-Night Venetian Cafe & Bar
A flexible venue concept that shifts effortlessly from daytime specialty espresso to late-night drinks, serving both right up until closing.
A trendy all-day cafe which turns into a Venetian tapas bar by night.
Andrea Christie Atmospheric Date Nights & Catch-Ups
Moody lighting, low bar seats, and curated drink pairings create an unhurried, intimate vibe for dates and meetups.
The moody lighting, low set bar seats make it a great place for dates, or for a relaxed catch-up spot with friends.
Kithmini Cooray Lygon Street People-Watching & European Local Vibe
Generous seating options including communal tables and outdoor street-facing spots let guests unwind like European locals.
outdoor spots for people-watching along Lygon St, like a true European local.
Andrea Christie
Most popular items
House signatures and guest favorites
Porchetta Ciabatta Roll
The gluten free Porchetta Roll? One word, all caps, with a full stop: ICONIC.
Elise Pascoe Burrata
The burrata and arancini were unforgettable!
Sandra Zemunik Meatballs
Among all the great dishes, our favourites were definitely the burrata and the meatballs (!!!).
Chloe Egg and Bacon Roll
Best egg and bacon roll i have ever had.
Carolyn M
Other favorites
Specialty drinks and complementary sides
Aperol Spritz
Add a flat white, ganache hot chocolate or an aperol spritz with a side of Sicilian olives and crisps, and it’s not to be missed!
Andrea Christie Slaw
Slaw also was above average and elevated the meal.
Jace. Buena Cappuccina
The cocktails were of immense quality, the Buena cappuccina reminiscent of a simpler time, back when your mother would give you a kinder bueno and kiss you good night with a bed time story.
Leo Louis Matcha
Saturday morning was thoroughly enjoyed with a delightful piccolo and matcha, which contributed to a more cheerful and relaxed atmosphere.
Mora Pulungan
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful dietary options, personal chef craft, and fluid all-day hospitality on Lygon Street
Dedicated Gluten-Free Signature Porchetta
Guests with dietary restrictions can enjoy a dedicated gluten-free preparation of the signature slow-cooked porchetta roll, accommodated seamlessly by the team.
Chef-Crafted Cicchetti Attention
Head chef Wilson personally crafts the tapas-style Venetian cicchetti menu, showcasing attentive detail in signature bites like burrata and arancini.
All-Day Coffee & Alcohol Until Close
Both specialty espresso coffee and full bar service are poured all day right up until closing time, letting guests transition fluidly between daypart rituals.
Flexible Communal & Curbside Seating
The dining space offers versatile seating arrangements, from intimate two-tops to large communal tables and Lygon Street outdoor perches for European-style people-watching.
Before you head over
Practical tips on timing, seating, and ordering to make the most of your visit
Arrive Before 8 PM on Weekends
Tables fill up fast on Friday evenings around 8 PM, so arrive before 7 PM to secure seating without a wait.
Keep Groups Small or Snag the Communal Table
The intimate space has limited seating for larger groups beyond 4 to 5 people unless you take the communal table, so plan ahead or visit in smaller parties.
Ask for Gluten-Free Porchetta Rolls
The signature slow-cooked porchetta roll can be prepared gluten-free upon request with the friendly counter staff.
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